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... your computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 74) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 23) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23) • PROGRAM AE (p....[MENU] (p. 79) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 25×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) Functions to use after recording • Zero set memory (p. 56) • HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 79) • SUPER LASER LINK ...
... your computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 74) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 23) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23) • PROGRAM AE (p....[MENU] (p. 79) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 25×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) Functions to use after recording • Zero set memory (p. 56) • HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 79) • SUPER LASER LINK ...
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...Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Photo save 105 Viewing a still image - Basics Playing back a tape 27 Viewing the recording on TV 31 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording... a recording by date - Date search 57 Searching for a photo - Signal convert function ..... 74 Recording video or TV programs 75 Inserting a scene from a tape - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - ...
...Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Photo save 105 Viewing a still image - Basics Playing back a tape 27 Viewing the recording on TV 31 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording... a recording by date - Date search 57 Searching for a photo - Signal convert function ..... 74 Recording video or TV programs 75 Inserting a scene from a tape - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - ...
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... the backlight function. The . While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. Recording - OFF ON NIGHTSHOT SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you shoot a subject with the light source behind...
... the backlight function. The . While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. Recording - OFF ON NIGHTSHOT SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you shoot a subject with the light source behind...
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... about 3 m (10 feet). 24 Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the daytime). Using the NightShot Light The picture will be automatically changed depending on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Digital effect - and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the brightness...
... about 3 m (10 feet). 24 Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the daytime). Using the NightShot Light The picture will be automatically changed depending on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Digital effect - and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the brightness...
Operating Instructions
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...fader function while using the fader function. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the indicator disappears. After the fade in [a] ... overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the menu settings. 38 Super NightShot - As the image is set to the normal mode... AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only) - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the ...tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly. Note on the bounce function You can use this ...
...fader function while using the fader function. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the indicator disappears. After the fade in [a] ... overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the menu settings. 38 Super NightShot - As the image is set to the normal mode... AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only) - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the ...tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly. Note on the bounce function You can use this ...
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... - Tape photo recording - Wide mode - When recording in the slow shutter mode: - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 43 PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Focus manually using a tripod. Fader - Super NightShot •The following...
... - Tape photo recording - Wide mode - When recording in the slow shutter mode: - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 43 PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Focus manually using a tripod. Fader - Super NightShot •The following...
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...recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to select the desired mode. Wipe - Slow shutter - Digital... effect - Sports lesson mode 45 Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA ...MEMORY mode, the low lux mode does not work. (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Old movie - Bounce •...
...recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to select the desired mode. Wipe - Slow shutter - Digital... effect - Sports lesson mode 45 Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA ...MEMORY mode, the low lux mode does not work. (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Old movie - Bounce •...
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...background - Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. The subject is backlit - Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - The exposure indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the ...the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic mode: - if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 46 Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. To record dark pictures (e.g. Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work...
...background - Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. The subject is backlit - Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - The exposure indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the ...the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic mode: - if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 46 Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. To record dark pictures (e.g. Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work...
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... normal POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY * DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Notes on the screen. More than 25× to use the self-timer function To use the NightShot Light function (p. 24) To cancel the NightShot Light function To ...To fire the flash before recording to the intelligent accessory shoe. 81 To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 36) To compensate for camera-shake. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function. To activate digital zoom. More than 25×...
... normal POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY * DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Notes on the screen. More than 25× to use the self-timer function To use the NightShot Light function (p. 24) To cancel the NightShot Light function To ...To fire the flash before recording to the intelligent accessory shoe. 81 To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 36) To compensate for camera-shake. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function. To activate digital zoom. More than 25×...
Operating Instructions
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... To display selected menu items at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to ON, the "NIGHTSHOT" indicator appears on the screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in your camcorder. • DEMO MODE is set the date or time (p. 17) -... z ON OFF Meaning To set to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Mode - To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 32) To switch the video input on DEMO MODE •...
... To display selected menu items at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to ON, the "NIGHTSHOT" indicator appears on the screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in your camcorder. • DEMO MODE is set the date or time (p. 17) -... z ON OFF Meaning To set to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Mode - To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 32) To switch the video input on DEMO MODE •...
Operating Instructions
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...screen. • This is not a malfunction. • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is set to OFF in the viewfinder. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The SteadyShot function does not work . A vertical band... screen is open. The image on the following table to acclimatize. (p. 139) • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder, use the following page) 125 The power goes off. If the problem persists, disconnect the power... If you run out. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized...
...screen. • This is not a malfunction. • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is set to OFF in the viewfinder. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The SteadyShot function does not work . A vertical band... screen is open. The image on the following table to acclimatize. (p. 139) • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder, use the following page) 125 The power goes off. If the problem persists, disconnect the power... If you run out. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized...
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...recorded portion. (p. 57) The picture which is recorded in the Hi8 • Set PB MODE to VCR. c Set it off or the power source does not installed. c Clean the heads using the Sony... screen. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in a bright place. c Set it ...video head may be attached. • AUTO is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings while recording in a bright place. c Only one external flash (optional) can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 79) The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. • NIGHTSHOT...
...recorded portion. (p. 57) The picture which is recorded in the Hi8 • Set PB MODE to VCR. c Set it off or the power source does not installed. c Clean the heads using the Sony... screen. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in a bright place. c Set it ...video head may be attached. • AUTO is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings while recording in a bright place. c Only one external flash (optional) can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 79) The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. • NIGHTSHOT...
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...Digital) Focal length 2.4 - 60 mm (1/8 - 2 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42 - 1 050 mm (1 11/16 - 41 3/8 in.) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination 4 lx (lux) (F 1.6) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot...AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD DCR-TRV230/TRV330: 3.9 W DCR-TRV530: 4.2 W Viewfinder 3.0 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 ...and shoulder strap 144 Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scaning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM ...
...Digital) Focal length 2.4 - 60 mm (1/8 - 2 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42 - 1 050 mm (1 11/16 - 41 3/8 in.) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination 4 lx (lux) (F 1.6) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot...AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD DCR-TRV230/TRV330: 3.9 W DCR-TRV530: 4.2 W Viewfinder 3.0 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 ...and shoulder strap 144 Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scaning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM ...
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... qh wa qj ws wd qk wf qa Video control buttons (p. 27, 29) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) qs SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 32) qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23) qf Focus ring (p. 47) qg Lens qh Microphone qj Camera recording lamp (p. 19) qk Infrared rays emitter (p. 23, 32...
... qh wa qj ws wd qk wf qa Video control buttons (p. 27, 29) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) qs SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 32) qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23) qf Focus ring (p. 47) qg Lens qh Microphone qj Camera recording lamp (p. 19) qk Infrared rays emitter (p. 23, 32...
Operating Instructions
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... time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 46) 5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital effect indicator (p. 41, 54) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 36)/ FRAME indicator (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 40, 53) 8 Volume indicator (p. 27)/Data code indicator (p. 28)... 26, 57, 58) ql NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 23) w; A/V t DV indicator (p. 74)/ DV IN indicator (p. 76) wa Audio mode indicator (p. 85) ws Warning indicators (p. 131) wd Recording lamp (p. 19) This indicator appears in the viewfinder. wf Video flash ready indicator (p. 81) This...
... time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 46) 5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital effect indicator (p. 41, 54) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 36)/ FRAME indicator (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 40, 53) 8 Volume indicator (p. 27)/Data code indicator (p. 28)... 26, 57, 58) ql NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 23) w; A/V t DV indicator (p. 74)/ DV IN indicator (p. 76) wa Audio mode indicator (p. 85) ws Warning indicators (p. 131) wd Recording lamp (p. 19) This indicator appears in the viewfinder. wf Video flash ready indicator (p. 81) This...
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... LIGHT 23 Battery pack 11 BEEP 87 BOUNCE 37 C, D Camera chroma key 98 Charging battery 12 Charging manganese-lithium battery 141 Clock set 17 Data code 28 Date search 57 DEMO 86 DIGITAL EFFECT 41, 54 Digital 8 system 133 Digital program editing ......... 63 DISPLAY 28 DOT 37 Dual sound track tape...SLOW SHUTTER 41 STEADYSHOT 81 Stereo tape 134 STILL 41 Sub sound 82 SUPER LASER LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 55 Tape photo recording 33 Telephoto 21 Time code 22 Title 48 TRAIL 41 Transition 20 TV color systems 138 (USB...
... LIGHT 23 Battery pack 11 BEEP 87 BOUNCE 37 C, D Camera chroma key 98 Charging battery 12 Charging manganese-lithium battery 141 Clock set 17 Data code 28 Date search 57 DEMO 86 DIGITAL EFFECT 41, 54 Digital 8 system 133 Digital program editing ......... 63 DISPLAY 28 DOT 37 Dual sound track tape...SLOW SHUTTER 41 STEADYSHOT 81 Stereo tape 134 STILL 41 Sub sound 82 SUPER LASER LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 55 Tape photo recording 33 Telephoto 21 Time code 22 Title 48 TRAIL 41 Transition 20 TV color systems 138 (USB...